Fantasy Football News and Rumors

[molsaniceman]

ESPN's Dianna Russini reports Sunday’s game between the Titans and Steelers has been postponed.​

The NFL is "considering all options," including moving the game to Monday or Tuesday night. The Titans had another player test positive for COVID-19, their fourth one this week. Tennessee's facility has been shut down, but the NFL is still hoping to play the game at a later date. The Titans will be tested over the next couple of days before determining the next steps.

 

[molsaniceman]

ESPN's Rob Demovsky reports Allen Lazard (core muscle) is consulting a specialist.​

Brutal. Per Demovsky, the options will be "surgery or recovery." Coming off the best outing of his career, Lazard is averaging 85 yards per game this season. One of the league's thinnest receiver corps can't afford any losses behind Davante Adams, who himself is working his way back from a hamstring issue. Even in a best-case scenario, it does not sound like Lazard will be available for Monday's game against the Falcons.

 

[molsaniceman]

Allen Lazard underwent core muscle surgery earlier this week and is out indefinitely.​

Well that escalated quickly. Lazard will undoubtedly be stashed on injured reserve, and is probably looking at something in the 4-6 week range for his recovery. 6-8 weeks is also possible. It's a big blow for a Packers offense still direly lacking for weapons behind Davante Adams in the passing game. The pressure is once again upped on Marquez Valdes-Scantling, while the Pack's tight end group is going to have to provide more receptions. Lazard is worth keeping around if you can spare the injured reserve spot, but he can be dropped in leagues without I.R. designations. We simply don't know how long it will be, while Lazard's effectiveness upon his return will be in question.

 

[DJ]

Rolling with Rivers if Houston doesn't play their game this week.

 

[Trudem]

Two more positive in tennessee

 

[Trudem]

Lotto ticket hit! Sadly it was for last week's numbers...

 

[molsaniceman]

This was expected but is now official. Tennessee and Pittsburgh will have their byes this week. The Steelers' Week 7 game against the Ravens will be pushed to Week 8. The Titans facility is shut down after seven players and six staff members tested positive for COVID-19. Tennessee's Week 5 matchup with Buffalo is still scheduled to be played.

 

[molsaniceman]

good news bad news
good for jones owners
bad for fournette

Leonard Fournette (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 4 against the Chargers.​

Fournette was never going to play after he missed practice all week. He could be looking at a multi-game absence. Ronald Jones will see a larger workload with Fournette sidelined, with LeSean McCoy picking up some pass-game snaps

 

[wildturkey]

Good news for Carson owners (like me). He's cleared to play

*drops multiple swears after having to burn a waiver on Carlos Hyde*

 

[HaroldSeattle]

Good news for Carson owners (like me). He's cleared to play

*drops multiple swears after having to burn a waiver on Carlos Hyde*

Big relief, but you got to worry about a limited snap count. Still in some cases good to have the option of playing him, especially if your choices on the bench is not spiffy.

 

[Bandit]

Good news for Carson owners (like me). He's cleared to play

*drops multiple swears after having to burn a waiver on Carlos Hyde*

Well that information would have been much more useful before I had to play Frank Gore as my only other option.

 

[SteelersPride]

@Trudem talk to me abo it Green Bay’s receivers and tight ends without lazard

 

[Trudem]

@Trudem talk to me abo it Green Bay’s receivers and tight ends without lazard

Pretty bare cupboard but good enough for that defense. My guess is we use Ervin more in the slot. Heavy TEs as well.

 

[HaroldSeattle]

Well that information would have been much more useful before I had to play Frank Gore as my only other option.

Ouch.

 

[Robotech]

Pretty bare cupboard but good enough for that defense. My guess is we use Ervin more in the slot. Heavy TEs as well.

Is MVS destined to be a fantasy star now that Lazard is down for a while?

 

[Trudem]

Is MVS destined to be a fantasy star now that Lazard is down for a while?

I wouldnt say star but he will get his looks. The Saints rolled a safety over to him last week to avoid giving up the big play...apparently Lazard didnt get that memo.

 

[SmokingMonkey]

Big relief, but you got to worry about a limited snap count. Still in some cases good to have the option of playing him, especially if your choices on the bench is not spiffy.

hold Hyde, or swap him out for Lindsay or Jeff Wilson (both are available)?
leaning towards grabbing Lindsay since he should be back soon

 

[SteelersPride]

Pretty bare cupboard but good enough for that defense. My guess is we use Ervin more in the slot. Heavy TEs as well.

Do you think anyone is worth starting.... sans Adams at wr or te

 

[HaroldSeattle]

hold Hyde, or swap him out for Lindsay or Jeff Wilson (both are available)?
leaning towards grabbing Lindsay since he should be back soon

Lindsay is not on the WW in any of my leagues. I did send a offer of Howard for him in a league, doubt it gets accepted.

 

[averagejoe]

Do you think anyone is worth starting.... sans Adams at wr or te

Not to usurp Trudem, but if Davante comes back for week 4, it will be feast or famine for the rest of the receiving corp.

Lazard took off while Adams was out. With Adams, it was peaks and valleys.

I have Lazard in D2.